Lake Catherine (South Side) — Rockhounding in Garland County, Arkansas
The south side of Lake Catherine is tied to Garland County fluorite occurrences noted in Arkansas Geological Survey mineral-deposit reports and Mindat locality records. That makes the site a focused stop for a single, recognizable mineral rather than a broad mixed-gravel locality. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Lake Catherine (South Side) photos
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Map showing Lake Catherine (South Side) in Garland County, Arkansas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Garland County
- State
- Arkansas
- Nearest road
- Wilsons Lake Road
- Postcode
- 71901
- Coordinates
- 34.45382, -92.97733
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Sources & verification
Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.
State guidance last verified:
- Ouachita National Forest — Mineral Collecting
- Crater of Diamonds State Park — Rules and finds
- Arkansas Geological Survey
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Lake Catherine (South Side)
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Catherine (South Side).
- Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium)Garland County, Arkansas · 1 mi awayUranium Ore, Columbium Ore
- Unnamed Location (Magnet Cove area)Top pick in ArkansasHot Spring County, Arkansas · 6 mi awaySphene, Nepheline Syenite
- Cove Creek BridgeTop pick in ArkansasHot Spring County, Arkansas · 6 mi awayApatite, Monticellite, Magnetite
- Cove Creek Bridge BoulderHot Spring County, Arkansas · 6 mi awayEudialyte, Nepheline, Syenite
- Unnamed Location (Melanite)Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 6 mi awayMelanite, Nepheline, Biotite
- Unnamed Location (Rock crystals)Garland County, Arkansas · 7 mi awayQuartz
- West MountGarland County, Arkansas · 7 mi awayPyrite
- Unnamed Location Near CemeteryHot Spring County, Arkansas · 8 mi awaySmoky Quartz, Brookite
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